The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-12-21

OtRcE uHateES.
GpEESwooD. s. C.. Dec, Goth, 1857.
we regret 10 see that the Frenchman Lin
counue. the versatile correspondent from
this place, has discontinued his weekly III.
tereSting budget of news TO the Press ana
Banner, but we arc glad that he has cntereu
field of more extended usefulness, anu WISH
him abundant success.
In sending this letter TO the Press and Ban
ner. we are not proposing 10 Step into tle
place he vacates, or to fill the place the ever
watchful Mac" Of pleasant memory To your
readers Of Il few months ago, so ucccptably
occupied, but merely to let your readers hear
from the "little Atlanta" OF Abbev1lle ior
this week. We hope YOU will soon secure frone inc
this important commercial centre, as some
pleased to call II.
Because of the illness of Rev. w. T. Math.
ews, the pastor. there was no services In the
Presbyterian church last sabbath. Conse,
qucntly, MIR. Garter preached to house well
filled, and gave his hearers abundant food
for after thought and reflection.
Messrs WV. Blythe & J. H. Wells have
bought out the furniture and undertaking
establishment Of Mr.. j. II. Lenvcll, and Will
henceforth do business under the llrm name
friends to wish them success in tie latter
part OF the aforesaid business: We know
that each one hopes that he may in no wise
contribute to this part of their undertaking.
| May you sell carloads OF furniture Sehlie-
| men.
MIR. John X. Hood who is princlnlc of the
Troy High School, Is spending his Ghristmas
| with Us, and is clerking for the Charleston
firm OF .Tervy & Co.. He will return to his
school on the first Monday In January.
Two carloads of horses and mules have
been sold here this fall. Why don't each lai,
mer raise mule colt, as. think you once
ted. and thus save u very considerable
| item in their yearly expense.
Prof. a, Coke Smith, of Woflord College
will lecture next Friday night In the hall o., OF
the Male Academy for the benefit of the
Methodist church OF this place. Go to hear
him. and you Will hear something of merit.
Mrs. Il. p. Blake leaves to-day for Newoerry
| to spend Christmas with relatives.
| Tie Christmas demi-John is receiving MS
usual respectful attention, and John VII! DC
| q welcome guest in many mansion, cottage
and cabin in the next ten days, and receive s,;
| long and frequent caresseS. Wen may you
sing, Oh, lovers OF John,
'Tis you who makes my friends my foes, :,
| 'Tis you who makes me wear OLD clotnes,
| and brings other and scverer curses upon MIN
who drinks Of the "fowlng bowP TO intoxlca'
| ton. Ill,
Esther, the beautiful queen, 81 cantata, will
be rendered in the hall Of the Male school on
Thursday evening, December g. rms oeau-
| tiful drama Is under the supervision OF Mrs'
w. T.. Matthews; which sufiiGien1tiy euaraim
| ed Your presence. Mr.. Editor, tosetner win
| that of our other Abbeville friends who SO re.
Gently acted this, or witnessed It, is earnestly
| desired Come, friends, and compare the Two.
| 1t is nearly time for all people TO make new
| resolves for the coming year, and regret tne
misdeeds of the past To all who may wish
| their friends glad new year, We Suggest
these lines, which are our wish to your read
| ers:
"What shall ask for thee,
When the new year,
| e-crowned and golden Sh0d,
To thee draws near:
Wealth, fnmc. OF pleasures rare,
SurccaSe OF grief and care,
Wisdom's increase?
Nay rather sweet content,
Withal by heaven SENT
And perfect peace